PoCo Climb

Visit the PoCo Climb — a unique space to get active and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds Port Coquitlam. The installation of the trail is a major enhancement to Port Coquitlam's pedestrian connections and helps create a more livable and vibrant City for residents and visitors alike.

Phase 1 Complete

Phase 1 of the project was completed in the summer of 2024, featuring over 150 timber stairs and elevation gains from 5 metres to 75 metres between Shaughnessy Street and Eastern Drive. This phase also included the installation of a new crosswalk with flashing beacons to safely connect ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park to the PoCo Climb section of the trail.

Phase 2 Underway

Phase 2 of the new trek will be seamlessly incorporated into the existing trail infrastructure of the 25.3-kilometre Traboulay PoCo Trail network and include:

  • Updated access points with a new pedestrian crossing
  • Improvements to the existing pedestrian crossing at Eastern Drive to Skyline Park
  • Installation of wayfinding signage and bridge crossings with a variety of natural elements 
  • A rising rock section that offers 122 continuous stairs and a rock laden path to a landing at its summit
  • An exciting granite boulder 'scramble' runs alongside for those who seek adventure
  • Visitors to this section of the new trail can enjoy amazing unobstructed views of ƛéxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park

Unforeseen delays in the delivery of critical materials and challenges posed by adverse weather, including a recent atmospheric river, impacted the timeline, delaying the project to now. Despite these challenges, the City remains committed to completing this exciting active lifestyle project by the end of spring 2025.

To celebrate the completion of the entire PoCo Climb, the City will host a grand opening event in late spring 2025. Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend. Further details will be provided as the event date approaches.

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PoCo Climb rendering
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Mother and child taking a selfie in front of a a banner that reads "Naturally Port Coquitlam."
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Group of people gathered listening to a speech. The people are on a nature trail.
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Group of people unveiling PoCo Climb sign.
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Group of people gathered together at a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Smiling man walking through trail path.
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Crowd walking through heavily wooded area of a trail.
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Group of hikers using concrete steps on a hiking trail.
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Crowd climbing concrete steps surrounded by shrubs and greenery.
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Person pointing at PoCo Climb phase two sign.
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Crowd gathered outside near a PoCo Climb project phase sign.